Eurocopter BO-105 accident near Granville, Cedros, Tt, March 26, 2013
On March 26, 2013 at about 1:00 pm local time, a Eurocopter BO-105 (helicopter), registered N9YTIC, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Granville, Cedros. It was a public-use flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 26, 2013 · about 1:00 pm local time
- Place
- Granville, Cedros, Trinidad and Tobago · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Eurocopter BO-105
- Registration
- N9YTIC · no longer on the register · serial S-837
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Public-use flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On March 26, 2013, about 1300 universal coordinated time, a Eurocopter BO-105 helicopter, Trinidad and Tobago registry 9Y-TIC, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a forested area in Granville, Cedros, Trinidad and Tobago. The pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial surveillance flight that was operated by National Helicopter Services Limited. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority P.O Box 2163, National Mail Centre, Golden Grove Road, Piarco Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Telephone: (868) 669-4302 Fax: (868) 669-5397 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (partial) during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during emergency descent
Pilot
- Injury: minor injuries
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine 1: Allison 250 Series (turboshaft); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Allison 250 Series (turboshaft); 0 hours total
- Operator: National Helicopter Services Limited
The flight
- Departed from: Granville, Cedros
- Destination: Granville, Cedros
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
1 document, released by the NTSB on June 27, 2013. View them here, or download them; the NTSB redacts some personal details before release, and this site shows the NTSB's own titles rather than its file names.
| # | Document | What it is | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foreign Accident Statement | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
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